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3232Katana 1100 build and tunehttp://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/site-news/katana-build/
Tue, 27 Feb 2018 09:51:15 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1209Check this blog out on the Suzuki Katana that we have to say the least, made a few modifications too. Here are some examples of the work we do. From building frames to tuning engines and much more! Here is a link to the Customers blog: https://solcambs.wordpress.com/

Come along and support the young (and not so young!) riders and if you ring the shop we occasionally have spare tickets

]]>Super Soco MCN Reviewhttp://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/site-news/super-soco-mcn-review/
Sat, 07 Oct 2017 14:01:52 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1186Old, dirty, polluting petrol bikes still rule the roost, but let’s face it, they won’t be around for much longer. Electric bikes are great, but they’re heavy, take ages to charge, and only have a short range. And to top it off, if you want an electric bike that offers […]

]]>Old, dirty, polluting petrol bikes still rule the roost, but let’s face it, they won’t be around for much longer. Electric bikes are great, but they’re heavy, take ages to charge, and only have a short range. And to top it off, if you want an electric bike that offers similar performance to a petrol bike, you’ll have to fork out quite a bit of cash.

Step forward the Super Soco TS1200R.

Now, before you get too excited there are some things you should know. The Super Soco isn’t going to replace your BMW S1000RR. It’s an electric bike that’s restricted to 28mph. But that means it can be ridden by anybody from the age of 16 on a CBT. And it only costs £2400.

The Super Soco certainly isn’t going to win any 16-year-olds over with good looks or street credibility, but it could certainly win them over when it comes to price. It’s over £1000 than the Aprilia SX50, and since it’s electric, you don’t have to worry about spending all your money filling it up, just plug it in when you’re at home.

Unlike many electric bikes, the 26Ah battery can be removed from the Super Soco, so you don’t need to park it near a socket – perfect if you live in London. Just lift up the tank, remove the batter and take it inside to charge. There’s even enough space under the tank to fit a second battery to double the range, or for your sarnies, whichever you prefer. The Super Soco has three power modes; Sport, Normal and Eco. With a full charge the dash reads a range of 37 miles in Sport, 49 in Normal and 62 in Eco. It doesn’t sound like much, but if your commute is only a couple of miles through city traffic each way, it’s enough.

The battery powers a 1200W motor which is mounted on the rear wheel, similar to an electric bicycle. It means there’s no chain, which results in an eerily quiet bike, so watch out for pedestrians stepping out in front of you.

With the bike in Sport mode acceleration is… OK. I expected a little more since it’s electric, but let’s face it, this is a bike that can be ridden by 16-year-olds. It’s enough to get you away from junctions quick enough, just about, but it won’t pull up any trees or excite.

There’s no discernible drop in acceleration in Normal, but the top speed drops a little to 24mph. Although Eco mode does offer a huge jump in range it makes the Super Soco no quicker than a bicycle. Not only that, it cuts the top speed to somewhere around the 16mph mark. I can’t see any reason why you’d use the Eco mode unless you were really struggling for charge.

Despite the Super Soco’s modest acceleration and limited top speed the brakes are brilliant. There’s a single 220mm disc up front which provides more than enough stopping power for a bike that weighs so little. It’s one-finger strong but it’s also progressive – perfect for new riders. The rear 180mm disc is equally as good. Oh, and there’s no ABS, which means skids. What 16-year-old doesn’t love skids?

Perhaps the biggest feather in the Super Soco’s cap is its weight. It only weighs 78kg, so it’s exceptionally easy to push around at walking pace and can even be picked up completely. On the road that equates to a bike that’s incredibly nimble, and threading the Super Soco through the busy, narrow back streets around London Bridge was almost effortless. The low weight does mean however that it has a tendency to crash over bumps and become unsettled.

The Super Soco might look basic to the untrained eye, but it’s got some pretty cool tech. Aside from the riding modes there’s also keyless ignition, and a big round power button at the front of the tank which plays a nice jingle when you turn the bike on. Press the lock button on the key fob when you park the bike up and it engages the anti-theft alarm, which will sound when it detects the bike is moving. If that’s not enough to deter the would-be thief then the Super Soco also engages the motor to stop the bike being pushed away. Pretty clever stuff. There’s also LED lights all round and adjustable footpegs.

Verdict

After spending the better part of a day navigating my way around London’s nadgery back roads I was impressed with the Super Soco. Yes, it’s not particularly exciting, but that’s not what the Super Soco is about. If you want cheap city transport that’s incredibly easy to ride the Super Soco would make a great bike, and it has the added bonus of being environmentally-friendly. If you live in London and you’re worried about your bike getting nicked, we can’t imagine thieves will even give the Super Soco a second glance, either.

]]>Free Pair of gloves Facebook Competitionhttp://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/promotions/check-competitions-facebook/
Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:00:36 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1121Hello everyone why not visit our Facebook page and check out some of our monthly competitions this month its for a very good pair of our Global Warming summer gloves. Just like and share our post and page to be in with a chance of winning this months prize.

]]>Hello everyone why not visit our Facebook page and check out some of our monthly competitions this month its for a very good pair of our Global Warming summer gloves. Just like and share our post and page to be in with a chance of winning this months prize.

]]>BMCRC Race Dateshttp://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/site-news/bmcrc-race-dates/
Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:50:43 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1077Our Spike (David Abraham) will be racing in the British Motor Cycle Race Club in various Classes: Aprilia Millie in the Class Thunderbike Extreme. Kawasaki ZX10R in Powerbike. Yamaha TZR in Yamaha Past Masters. Come along and support the Cambridge Motorcycle Race Team and enjoy a great day out spectating […]

]]>Euro 4 Legislationhttp://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/site-news/euro-4-legislation/
Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:09:50 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1063Euro 4 legislation and what it means in the motorcycle industry. Euro 4 is the name of legislation that puts a limit on the emission of pollutants by new vehicles also requires anti-lock braking systems. It covers all mass-produced vehicles sold in Europe, and is legally enforceable which includes the […]

Euro 4 legislation and what it means in the motorcycle industry.

Euro 4 is the name of legislation that puts a limit on the emission of pollutants by new vehicles also requires anti-lock braking systems. It covers all mass-produced vehicles sold in Europe, and is legally enforceable which includes the Lexmoto and Sinnis Motorcycles.

As far as bikes are concerned, Euro 4 is contained within a broader European directive called Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, which lays out the requirements for new bike approval and layout what the importers’ and manufacturers’ responsibilities are etc. It also contains a requirement for anti-lock brakes).

So if you want to build a bike in large numbers and sell it in Europe, the Regulation tells you what you can and can’t do. And the Euro 4 part of it tells you not just how clean its exhaust gasses have to be, but how much naturally evaporating fuel it’s allowed to emit, and begins to ensure it meets the regulations for the duration of its working life.

This means that Motorcycle Manufacturers are having a rethink on all of their models as they don’t currently meet the strict Euro 4 laws. This means that the people behind all these great motorcycles are spending a great deal of time and money in researching the best and cheapest way to produce bikes that meet the high standards of Euro 4. The idea of a ‘cheap’ Motorcycle is slowly disappearing. The new laws require more advanced technology which is not going to be very cheap for example they have to be fuel injected and either have to have A.B.S. or linked brakes.

Finally Euro 4 laws means that we at Cambridge Motorcycles have left over stock from 2016 that were not ready for Euro 4. The motorcycles that we have in stock have been either been derogated or pre-registered. This means that they are the last of the ‘cheaper’ bikes available so call in and grab yourself some bargain transport before the inevitable price increases. Ask about any deals we can do on helmets and clothing or accessories for you too.

]]>Closed Monday 16th January 2017http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/site-news/closed-monday-16th-january-2017/
Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:59:14 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1051We will be closed Monday 16th January 2017 for our annual visit to the expo trade show. we will be open as usual from Tuesday 17th sorry for any inconvenience this may cause

]]>FREE Helmet & Gloves*http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/promotions/free-helmet-gloves/
Fri, 30 Dec 2016 15:06:56 +0000http://www.cambridgemotorcycles.co.uk/?p=1049With purchase of either the Lexmoto Adrenaline or ZSX-F. Come in now as 1 of each model in stock!